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|February 24, 2009

Summary

Pharmacists played a key role in the 19th and early 20th centuries, analyzing and producing mineral waters for therapeutic use. Their work advanced analytic chemistry and established mineral waters in pharmacopoeias before industrial bottling shifted their market role.

Area of Science:

Pharmacy History
History of Chemistry
Medical History

Background:

Mineral spring water therapy is an ancient medical practice with historical significance in pharmacy.
This study examines the role of pharmacists in the therapeutic use, analysis, and production of mineral waters from 1810 to 1930.
Focus is placed on Switzerland and surrounding countries, with a case study on Canton Tessin.

Observation:

Pharmacists were actively involved in the development, analysis, and artificial production of mineral waters.
Numerous scientific publications and pharmacopoeia entries documented mineral water therapies and compositions.
Pharmacies served as crucial points for the sale and distribution of natural and artificial mineral waters and their dried components.

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Pharmacists' analytical contributions significantly advanced the field of analytic chemistry.

Mineral waters were used for drinking and bath cures, treating various chronic diseases.

The Canton Tessin integrated local mineral waters into its pharmacopoeia, with scientific collaboration from Italy.

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The study highlights the historical importance of pharmacists in mineral water science and commerce.
Industrial bottling democratized access to mineral water but diminished its medicinal perception.
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